Lake Charles, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Calcasieu Parish County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
81,679
Population
1,721/sq mi density
$56,864
Median Income
$35,847 per capita
$204,000
Home Value
$206,515 Zillow
$1,090
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
617
Violent Crime/100K
2,485 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$56,864 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$204,000 home value, $1,090/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
617 violent crimes/100K (62% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Fire Stations in Lake Charles (5)
Chennault Fire Department
Career
4395 Mallard Cove DR · 337-433-6699
Lake Charles Fire Department
Career
4200 Kirkman ST · 337-491-1360
Lake Charles Regional Airport ARFF
Mostly career
500 Airport BLVD · 337-477-6051
Ward 8 Fire Protection District # 2
Mostly volunteer
6443 Highway 3059 · 337-582-6055
Ward One Fire Department
Mostly volunteer
134 Firehouse RD · 337-855-2329